Tag Archive for: commercial real estate

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Real Estate Financial Modeling Accelerator (Updated January 2026)

Before launching the Accelerator program, Michael and I received countless emails requesting a more structured, step-by-step real estate financial modeling training program. Over the years, we've covered hundreds of real estate modeling…
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Modeling Like a Deal Seasoned Pro – Accelerator 3 | S5E3

In this episode of the Adventures in CRE Audio Series, Spencer Burton and Michael Belasco revisit a popular topic: Modeling Like a Deal Seasoned Pro. In conjunction with the launch of the Accelerator 3.0, they reflect on the origins of the Accelerator…
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Generative AI – The New Frontier in CRE | S5E4

In this episode of the Adventures in CRE Audio Series, Spencer Burton and Michael Belasco dive deep into the world of Generative AI and its implications for commercial real estate (CRE). Spencer explains what generative AI is, how it differs…
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AI Agents – From Insights to Action | S5E5

In this episode of the Adventures in CRE Audio Series, Spencer Burton and Michael Belasco explore AI Agents, a revolutionary advancement in technology designed to automate repetitive yet sophisticated tasks. Unlike traditional SaaS solutions,…
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CRE Agents – Spencer’s New Venture | S5E6

In this exciting episode of the Adventures in CRE Audio Series, Spencer Burton unveils his latest venture, CRE Agents, a vertical AI agentic platform designed to revolutionize commercial real estate operations. Built upon technology prototyped…
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Physical AI and the Future of Commercial Real Estate | S5E7

In this episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, Season 5, Spencer and Michael explore the game-changing concept of Physical AI in commercial real estate. They break down how robotics and automation, powered by advancements like NVIDIA’s Cosmos…
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AIs Impact on People | S5E8

In this episode of the Adventures in CRE Audio Series, Spencer Burton and Michael Belasco take on a critical topic: the ethical and practical implications of AI’s impact on people within the commercial real estate (CRE) industry. As automation…
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Funding U.S. Projects with Global Investors: An Inside Look at EB-5 with Jeremy Shackle

Welcome to another episode of the A.CRE Consulting Podcast! In this conversation, Alex Moroz Williams and Michael Belasco sit down with Jeremy Shackle, Principal of Consultancy 619, to delve into the complexities of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor…
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Cannabis in Commercial Real Estate: Licensing, Zoning, Risk, & Regulatory Challenges w/ Gregg Hilzer

Welcome to the sixth episode of the A.CRE Consulting Podcast! In this insightful conversation, we dive into the dynamic intersection of cannabis law and commercial real estate with Gregg Hilzer, Co-Chair of Stevens & Lee's Cannabis Law Group.…
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From Strategy to Execution: John Cusumano’s Approach to Rural Commercial Real Estate

Welcome to another episode of the A.CRE Consulting Podcast! This time, we’re excited to feature John Cusumano, Founder of Cusco, a visionary platform reshaping retail development in rural America. With a wealth of experience as Vice President…
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Innovative Lending Strategies with Charles Farnsworth of 1892 Capital Partners

Welcome to another insightful episode of the A.CRE Consulting Podcast! This time, we dive into the dynamic world of private lending and innovative financing strategies with Charles Farnsworth, Fund Director of 1892 Capital Partners. With over…
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Crafting Your Path: Leonard Allen-Smith on Cultivating Success in Commercial Real Estate

Welcome to the latest episode of the A.CRE Consulting Podcast, focused on finding commercial real estate success! This time, we’re honored to host Leonard Allen-Smith, Founder and CEO of Allen Smith Equities, a trailblazer reshaping New York…
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Landing Your First Analyst Job in Commercial Real Estate (Updated Aug 2024)

That first job in real estate, most likely at the analyst-level, will be one of the most important jobs - if not the most important job - of your real estate career. Now don't misunderstand me. Failures can be overcome, wrong decisions can…
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Watch Me Build a 3-Tier Real Estate Equity Waterfall Model (Updated Aug 2024)

As I've mentioned in other Watch Me Build posts, one way to become a better real estate financial modeling professional, is to watch other professionals model. Thus, the more exposure you can get to other's methods, the more adept a real estate…
Real Estate Tokenization
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Exploring Tokenization in Commercial Real Estate

I have always been interested in developing technology trends, and, in the spirit of exploring future possibilities in our industry, I wanted to discuss a developing trend of tokenization in commercial real estate. If you're not yet familiar…
Through The Entitlement Process
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Through The Entitlement Process: Identifying Risks and Strategies For Mitigation (Updated Aug 2024)

Investing in and developing an unentitled site, broadly speaking, is one of the riskiest, yet rewarding, endeavors in the commercial real estate industry. The entitlement process, in particular, is fraught with the potential for setbacks and…